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TikTok livestreamer Tynesha McCarty-Wroten charged with reckless homicide after fatal crash, raising concerns about distracted driving and social media use behind the wheel.

Googles New Feature Lets You Change Your Primary Gmail Address Without Losing Access to Old Emails

Apples latest Apple Watch models offer a range of features for different users. The SE three, starting at $249, is a great value for essentials like step counting, with improvements like fast charging and better crack resistance. The Series eleven, priced at $399, offers longer battery life, advanced health tools, and more size options. Both share core features like always-on displays, heart health notifications, and sleep tracking. Choose based on your priorities for the perfect fit on your wrist.

Nalden, the original founder of WeTransfer, launches Boomerang, a simplified file-sharing service. Boomerang allows users to send files up to one gigabyte without logging in, with links expiring in seven days. The service is ad-free, collects minimal user data, and has a barebones design. Users can sign up for a free account with three gigabytes of space and three-gigabyte file uploads, or upgrade to a paid tier for more features. Boomerang is now available on the web, with a Mac app coming soon.

OpenAIs New Head of Preparedness: Tackling AIs Mental Health Risks and Runaway AI OpenAI is hiring a new top executive, the Head of Preparedness, to address significant risks such as mental health issues from AI, cybersecurity threats, and runaway artificial intelligence. The role involves tracking cutting-edge AI capabilities that could cause harm, building a safety system, and managing OpenAIs overall preparedness plan. This comes amidst growing concerns over chatbots links to teen suicides and the rise of AI psychosis, where chatbots feed into delusions and boost conspiracy theories. OpenAI hopes this hire will build real safeguards before these risks escalate further.

Ubisofts Rainbow Six Siege hit by major hack, servers shut down; hackers gain deep access, ban and unban players, unlock all items, distribute two billion R6 credits and renown to all players. Ubisoft assures no punishment for spending free credits, plans to roll back transactions after eleven AM UTC. Players excited, but ranked matches and daily grinds on hold. No timeline for server comeback, details on breach and data risk not shared.

Startup Battlefield Health Group Showcases Game-Changing Innovations In this episode, the Startup Battlefield health group captivates judges with groundbreaking ideas, addressing real-world challenges in medicine. From AI-powered operating room prep to affordable prosthetic arms, these startups are revolutionizing healthcare. Neural Drives noninvasive brain interface, AWEARs chronic stress tracker, and Che Innovations Ugandas cheap transport warmers for preterm babies are just a few examples. Monere and Vital Audio use smartphone cameras and voice samples to monitor patients remotely, tackling caregiver shortages and data chaos in medical records. These innovations could transform medicine, making care smarter, cheaper, and accessible worldwide.

Google Pixel Watch four: A Smartwatch Reborn - This tech reviewer finds the Pixel Watch four a compelling choice, thanks to its round design, curved display, and thinner bezels. The larger forty-five millimeter size offers better battery and screen real estate. The display boasts impressive peak brightness, making it highly visible in sunlight. Battery life is commendable, lasting over a day, and charging is swift with a proprietary puck-style cradle. Fitness tracking is basic, with auto-detection for cardio and gym modes, but software features like Material You design, Gemini for chat, and pinch gestures for notifications are noteworthy. Despite minor drawbacks, the Pixel Watch four stands out as one of the top Android smartwatches.

MayimFlow, a startup focused on preventing water leaks in data centers, has gained recognition for its innovative approach. Founded by John Khazraee, who leverages his experience from tech giants, the company uses IoT sensors and edge machine learning to predict leaks up to 48 hours in advance. With a team driven by frugal upbringings and a vision to tackle water shortages, MayimFlow aims to expand its services to various industries, including hospitals, factories, commercial buildings, and utilities.